You Can Yoga In Your Chair - You Can Yoga Anywhere!
Yoga Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk by Lindsay Fields
So, I’ve been spending an inordinate amount of time in front of my computer these days connecting with other yogis, writing and sharing. While this is loads of fun for me, I have begun to notice its effect on my body. My hip flexors are tightening causing compression in my low back that radiates discomfort up my spine. This triggers a “slouch reflex” moving my shoulders forward and putting excessive pressure on my neck - um, ouch! Then, a silly realization came to me: “Why don’t I incorporate yoga postures into my writing/web time?” After all, yoga asana practice was in part designed to prepare the body for prolonged periods of sitting in meditation.
Here is what I have been doing - some stretches you can do right at your desk: Read more...
Begin in Mountain Pose ... Sort Of
Your posture while you are working is important. Keep both feet on the floor. Try not to cross your legs (trust me on this one) as it can cause imbalance in your hip extensors putting unnecessary pressure on the low back. Think of it as a Seated Tadasana. Draw the the pelvic floor up and the navel and lower ribs inward. Instead of hunching forward, squeeze the shoulders up towards the ears and then roll them back and down, lifting the chest. The neck can get tweaked with the head forward as is common when focused on a computer monitor. Bring the head back so that the crown of your head stacks on top of your tailbone.
